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The re-signing of Eyre meant the writing was on the wall for Swindle with the Phillies, so it’s good to see him go to an organization where he’ll have a chance to make an impact. With Shouse likely to depart via free agency — and their bullpen in shambles anyway — Swindle has a decent shot to contribute there.

Swindle has a spot in the majors, but it’s definately as a LOOGY guy. When he was up with the Phils this year, he never really got into a grove and was forced to pitch in some situations that he’s not really suited for. Good to see him get a chance somewhere else, as he doesn’t fit on this team in 2009.

Swindle is going to not make in the ML because his slow curveball is going to be the hitters wait on and can pound it all over the place. He never got a real shot to be a impact on our team but maybe he can make it with the crew. Eyre in my opinion is a better LOOGY so i think we are better with out him then with him.

i’ll never forget the game i was at against the mets when he struck out carlos delgado on a 54 mph curve. I think everyones jaw dropped who was around me. and we were only 10 rows behind the phils dugout